Dan is a highly driven and tenacious professional with a remarkable ability to view challenges from unique perspectives. His analytical skills enable him to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions that are often overlooked. Dan’s deep understanding of diversity stems from his personal experiences overcoming poverty, social injustice, and both physical and mental disabilities.With a wealth of experience as a Disability and Neurodiversity Consultant, Dan has collaborated with department executives and business leaders to promote inclusive practices. As a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) council, he provides valuable insights on career mobility and inclusion. Notably, Dan is among the 2% of the population that is autistic and part of the mere 20% of autistic individuals who have full-time employment. He actively guides and advocates for his autistic son, breaking down professional and social barriers.Dan has successfully organized diversity events at an enterprise level and serves as the communication chair of the Disabilities Connection Employee Resource Network (ERN). His commitment to autism acceptance is evident through his participation in annual autism walks and his role as a moderator for autism support groups.Outside of his professional endeavors, Dan is an avid adventurer, often found backpacking through the woods, attending board game conventions, and creating Minecraft YouTube videos. He is a dedicated family man, married for 14 years, and involved in homeschooling his two pre-teens while caring for his toddler. Dan’s multifaceted interests and unwavering commitment to inclusion make him a valuable asset in any professional setting.